Simba/Dickie (Switzerland) AG
Simba/Dickie (Switzerland) AG
SPIEL Essen 2025: Novelties by our brands
Noris, Zoch, Schipper and Eichhorn present creative new releases at SPIEL Essen 2025.
From 23 to 26 October 2025, the world’s largest board game fair opened its doors in Essen. Spread across 77,500 square metres, around 890 exhibitors from 51 countries showcased their latest creations. This year’s SPIEL 2025 recorded a new attendance high, welcoming some 220,000 visitors.
The Simba Dickie Group invited attendees to discover and try out the latest innovations from its brands Zoch, Schipper, Eichhorn and Noris-Spiele, with a focus on engaging family games, inventive concepts and interactive play experiences.
New game highlights from Zoch, Noris, Schipper and Eichhorn
Noris-Spiele introduces the creative set Paint Date, inspired by the popular TikTok trend “Paint Your Partner”. Whether as a fun date idea, a “sip & paint” evening or a group activity with friends, Paint Date combines creativity, laughter and shared enjoyment. The emphasis isn’t on producing a perfect portrait, but on the joy of painting one another and celebrating the experience together.
Families can also look forward to Blob, a lively dexterity game from Noris-Spiele that calls for a steady hand and precision. The aim is to skilfully guide a real droplet of water across the board, collecting smaller drops along the way and safely delivering them to the finish.
Schipper once again invites players to enjoy moments of creative calm with its beloved Painting by Numbers range, where small masterpieces emerge brushstroke by brushstroke. The new three-part motif “Sailing Ship in the South Seas” – like all Schipper designs – has been crafted with exceptional attention to detail, using premium materials and proudly bearing the Made in Germany quality seal.
The youngest players are also catered for: the interactive audio book Lilumi from Eichhorn offers children aged three and above more than 100 customisable short stories – perfect for both excitement and relaxation.
Zoch new releases in detail
A ready-made delight for two to four players aged eight and over: in The Castle of the Seven Locks, keen observation and intuition are key to uncovering the right keys for the hidden treasure chambers. Only those who interpret the visual and acoustic clues correctly will unlock the secret vaults and collect the coveted pearls.
Designed by Italian game author Carlo A. Rossi, with enchanting artwork by Folko Streese, this 30-minute family puzzle offers a charmingly magical experience.
In Captain Memo, two to five players aged eight and above embark on a shared voyage across the Memoric Sea in search of hidden treasures. Beneath the waves lie rubies, chests and surprises aplenty – but dangers too! Attention, memory and courage at just the right moment are essential for success.
Created by Tobias Tesar, with spirited, maritime illustrations by Felix Wermke, this 20-minute adventure brings a refreshing sea breeze to any family games collection.
Heading south! In Over the Clouds from Zoch, two to four players aged ten and up compete in a 45-minute strategic contest. As migratory birds, players vie for the best starting positions on their great journey southwards. The winner is the one who gathers the most points through tactical finesse.
The game was created by designer Konstantinos Karagiannis, with illustrations by Alexander Jung – best known for Beasty Bar and The Godmother – once again showcasing his brilliance in depicting animal characters.
